How Much Does it Cost to Remove Lead Paint in Forest Lake?

$393 Cheap
$818 Great Price
$1.2K Costly
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It has been recorded that homeowners spend as low as $500 up to a maximum of $30,000 or more for a professional lead paint removal in Forest Lake service. On average, most homeowners spend around $10,000 to $17,000 for the service. If you are purchasing a house from the market, it is best that you get a lead based paint screening during the home inspection. Professional lead paint removal in Forest Lake can cost $8 to $15 per square foot. If you have an old home that has been built before 1970s, expect to spend around $9,600 to $30,000 for a 1,200 to 20,000 square foot house. The overall cost of Forest Lake lead paint removal can also be affected by the method that will be used in your home. There are four common methods of eliminating lead that professionals use and they are encapsulation, enclosure, removal, and replacement

Estimated final cost for lead paint removal

Item Quantity Fair Price
Painted Surface Labor 17.9 Hours $651.00
Painted Surface Job Materials and Supplies 200 Square Feet $142.94
Painted Surface Debris Disposal Costs $24.44
Totals - Cost to Remove Exterior Paint - 215 Square Feet $818.39
Average Cost Per Square Foot $4.09

Will lead paint removal in Forest Lake affect the value of my house?

Yes. If you are planning to sell your old house and you know that lead based paint has been used on it, make sure that you have it removed before selling. Presence of lead paint attracts less buyers or none at all. Unless you are planning not to declare it, which is not a good idea if you do not want to face legal troubles in the future.

Should we leave the home before the Forest Lake lead paint removal starts?

Yes. Even if you get professional lead paint removal services, it can be quite messy and there is no guarantee that you won't inhale any lead dust. For your own safety, stay somewhere else while the project is being done or wear a safety mask.

Is there anything else that I need to do after getting a professional lead paint removal in Forest Lake service?

A professional lead paint removal service should take care of everything, from removing the paint to cleaning the area. However, should there be any debris or materials left, make sure that you handle them safely. Use gloves and put everything in a trash bag. Dispose them as soon as possible. All mops and cleaning materials used to clean the lead dust must be thrown away and never be used again in your home.

Find the Best Costs on Lead Paint Removal - Forest Lake, 55025

The most affordable method of lead paint removal in Forest Lake is the encapsulation. The product used for this method can cost around $40 to $50 and you may expect to pay around $800 to $1,400 for the materials that can cover a 1,200 to 2,000 square foot home. This does not include the labor cost. Enclosure, on the other hand, is done by covering the lead paint with another surface material like drywall. It can cost around $15 to $30 per square foot. Removal of lead has restrictions and should be conducted by a licensed professional. It involves wire brushing or wet hand scraping the lead based paint using liquid paint removers. Most professionals use special equipment for this task. It can cost approximately $15 to $45 per square foot and does not include the price of the cleaning solution and the labor cost. Replacement is the most expensive Forest Lake lead paint removal technique. It requires removing the whole lead affected surface and replacing it with a new one. Its cost will depend on the materials needed, the labor, and the size of the area.

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    Clover Maintenance

    Rating: 72
    7229 177th Ave NE. 
    Forest Lake,  MN  55025
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    Paper Chase Decorating

    Rating: 81
    6800 Greenway Ln N. 
    Forest Lake,  MN  55025
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    D.R. Martineau Construction

    Rating: 63
    21400 Forest Blvd. N.. 
    Forest Lake,  MN  55025
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    Ari Construction

    Rating: 75
    508 15th St SW. 
    Forest Lake,  MN  55025
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    CRG PAINTING & DECORATING

    Rating: 60
    511 Apartment ln sw APT#302. 
    Forest Lake,  MN  55025
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    Budget Painting & Finishing

    Rating: 67
    21970 Finley Ct N. 
    Forest Lake,  MN  55025
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